Authorities allege that Mason shot Haywood four times while he was standing on the sidewalk and then fled the scene.

He was then airlifted to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. where he was treated for his wounds. Haywood is reportedly in stable condition.

Mason was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and conspiracy, authorities said.

Mason was taken into custody without incident in Bridgeton by officers from both the Bridgeton Police Department and detectives from the Salem County Prosecutor's Office Criminal Investigative Division.

Officers of the Penns Grove Police Department and the Salem County Prosecutor's Office responded to the scene on the night of the shooting and gathered evidence that ultimately linked Mason to the crime, authorities said.

Evidence gathered from near the scene of the shooting, along with cooperation from the community, resulted in the successful conclusion of the investigation, Salem County Prosecutor John T. Lenahan said.

Kevin Ross, 42, of Penns Grove

Penns Grove, Bridgeton, Carneys Point, and Salem City police departments provided crucial assistance in the investigation, which was led by Sgt. Elliot Hernandez and overseen by Chief of Detectives Brian Facemyer.

"Their tenacity and attention to detail led to the arrest," Lenahan said.

Mason was lodged at the Salem County Correctional Facility, in Mannington, in default of $400,000 bail.

Kevin Ross, 42, of Penns Grove, who was also allegedly involved in the shooting was arrested on May 2, according to Lenahan, on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, obstructing justice, and hindering apprehension.

Ross is currently lodged at the Salem County Correctional Facility.

The motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time, authorities said.